Winters in Amherst are cold and variable, with temperatures often dropping below freezing but occasionally rising into the mid-teens. As winter wears on, temperatures gradually warm up, allowing for more mild days, although still quite chilly overall. Spring is a time of significant temperature fluctuation, with March experiencing some warmer days, while April and May bring increasingly pleasant conditions, with average highs reaching into the 20s Celsius. Summer months are relatively consistent in their warmth, with July and August often being the hottest periods, but even then temperatures rarely soar above 30 degrees Celsius. Autumn brings a return to more moderate temperatures, with September experiencing some warmer days, before cooling off again by November.